planning
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈplænɪŋ/ usthe process of planning activities or events in an organized way so that they are successful or happen on time:
The proposed infrastructure requires investment and planning, but it is possible.
the planning process/stage/system The project is still currently at the planning stage.
Contingency planning is underway, so that if one particular system does fail it will not seriously affect our ability to regulate the securities markets.
advance/long-term/forward planning
careful/detailed planning
business/retirement/career planning
PROPERTY, TRANSPORT
the activity of planning where buildings, roads, etc. are placed in a town or city:
city/town/urban planning
the planning committee/department/authority
planning regulations/restrictions
See also
corporate planning
economic planning
enterprise resource planning
estate planning
financial planning
human resource planning
manpower planning
materials requirement planning
media planning
strategic planning